Tunisia coach resigns after surprise Cup of Nations exit

Jalel Kadri has left his role as coach of Tunisia following the side’s surprise early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations having finished bottom of their pool in the Ivory Coast on Wednesday.

Kadri, who led the side at the World Cup in Qatar where they beat France, made the announcement in a post-match television interview following the 0-0 draw with South Africa that confirmed their elimination.

"My mission at the head of the Tunisian national team is now over," he said after Tunisia finished bottom of their pool with two points from three games following a stunning opening loss to Namibia and a draw with Mali.

Kadri is the sixth coaching casualty at a Cup of Nations filled with shocks as Ghana’s Chris Hughton, Algeria’s Djamel Belmadi, Tanzania's Adel Amrouche and Jean-Louis Gasset from hosts Ivory Coast have all also been relieved of their duties.

Gambia's Tom Saintfiet resigned after his side's group stage exit.

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